18.01.13
Police Federation chairman dies
Police Federation chairman Paul McKeever has died in hospital.
He was admitted into hospital a few days ago due to a suspected embolism, and died on Thursday night.
The 57-year-old was due to retire on January 31 and his responsibilities had already passed to Steve Williams, chair elect of the federation.
Williams said: “My deepest sympathy and that of the entire Police Federation is with his wife and family at this time. He was a truly outstanding chairman, and most importantly a truly outstanding police officer and man. A true gentleman, his leadership and reputation will be remembered highly by all those who knew him.”
When he announced his intention to retire last year, McKeever said: “I cannot stay within a service that is having the office of constable attacked, police officers denigrated and public safety put at risk. I will be able to fight freely outside the service; I may be retiring but I will not stop fighting for what is right and for public safety.”
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